Logging Equipment Operators Salary in Albany, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany, OR

Median annual salary $58,960 +19.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.34
10th percentile $47,190
90th percentile $70,780
Employed locally 140
National median $49,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,190
    25th
    $47,660
    50th (median)
    $58,960
    75th
    $62,610
    90th
    $70,780

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,396 2023 • Census ACS
    Logging Equipment Operators salary vs area income 80% Median Logging Equipment Operators salary is 20% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Logging Equipment Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bellingham, WA $78,810
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $75,140
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $75,060
    Longview-Kelso, WA $74,840
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $74,400
    Washington $74,400

    Nearby metros — Logging Equipment Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $71,650
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $63,420
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $62,210
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $62,090
    California $62,000
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $61,860

    Related occupations in Albany, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $34,030
    Logging Workers, All Other $60,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $66,950
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $34,150
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $35,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Logging Equipment Operators make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Logging Equipment Operators in Albany, OR is $28.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.53 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Logging Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Logging Equipment Operators salary in Albany, OR is 19.8% above the national median of $49,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Logging Equipment Operators in Albany?

    Entry-level Logging Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $47,190 per year in Albany, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,660.